noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
outflow; discharge; spill; leakage
Physical outflow of liquids, gases, or substances; also used for bleeding or ink bleeding. Common in news about oil spills, chemical leaks, or medical contexts.
工場から有害物質が川に流出した。
Hazardous substances flowed out from the factory into the river.
A large amount of crude oil spilled due to the tanker accident.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Abstract outflow of people, capital, talent, or information. Often used in economic or social contexts, such as brain drain or data leaks.
若者の地方からの流出が問題になっている。
The outflow of young people from rural areas has become a problem.
個人情報の流出を防ぐ対策が必要だ。
Measures to prevent the leak of personal information are necessary.